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  • in reply to: Building permit? #436
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    They should fire the Architect for a poor design…they met the code but created a new hazard.  Isn't EMT for indoor use only…..and for electrical work, not decks… ???

    The "code" is really the "California Building Code," not a county code.  Applies to the entire State of California… take it up with Sacramento, not San Andreas… ;)

    EMT is for outdoor use. I believe you are mistaken about county building codes vs. state building codes. I believe county building codes meet the minimum state building codes and then some. City building codes generally are more strict than county building codes. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

    I'm not really complaining; just making a comment about the 4 inch sphere code posted by jgdollar.

    BTW, Calaveras Building Code:
    http://www.co.calaveras.ca.us/cc/Portals/0/Dept/Building/Pub/FormsDocs/Building_Specs/Deck_Plan.pdf

    in reply to: browning trees #419
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    Now I remember.  Thanks.

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #402
    Anonymous
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    I left a second message yesterday — still no return call.  Out of wood?  too busy?

    I'm trying other places… happy for other oak or almond leads.

    in reply to: Building permit? #435
    Anonymous
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    They should fire the Architect for a poor design…they met the code but created a new hazard.  Isn't EMT for indoor use only…..and for electrical work, not decks… ???

    The "code" is really the "California Building Code," not a county code.  Applies to the entire State of California… take it up with Sacramento, not San Andreas… ;)

    in reply to: Storm doors #440
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    You might want to look at Lowes:

    http://tinyurl.com/mbahcwx

    in reply to: Building permit? #434
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    The county has changed  rules in the last few years regarding decks and structural repairs.  Only the decking can be replaced without a permit.  Any railings require a permit and if 50% are replaced the railing must be 42" high and a sphere 4" in diameter cannot pass through any part of the railing assembly.  ANY structural work or repairs require both permits and engineering.  Any structural work on the house even replacing existing materials will also require a permit and an engineer.  In the past a deck under 30" from the ground did not require a permit.  This has also changed but you would have to consult the building dept for exact rules as size and if detached or attached affects determination.  Justin

    J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.
    jgdollar@yahoo.com
      209 795-5191

    The railing laws show how stupid the county is. Our friends added an addition and also a new deck a couple of years ago, both with permits. The 4" sphere law is stupid if the railings can run horizontally. Our friends used EMT (metal conduit) running horizontally between the posts. The EMT is large, probably 1 1/2 or 2 inches diameter so it's plenty strong. A 4" sphere won't fit between the horizontal EMT. However, is there anything more tempting for a kid than climbing a ladder (the EMT railings)?  😮

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #401
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    Yes I'm B&T's Neighbor.

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #313
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    A bear made a visit to the Moose Lodge in Arnold last night, it was chomping on a bone, and then walked around the back patio!  It was pretty cool!

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #400
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    no call back yet.

    Eric – are you B&T's neighbor?
    ndamico – almond can be split rounds.  interesting that you got all branches. Thanks for the beta.  I'll ask before I get a load!
    pcoberly – got your PM, let's see what Salvador has to say about delivery dates and type of wood!

    …when he calls back!

    in reply to: Building permit? #433
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    The county has changed  rules in the last few years regarding decks and structural repairs.  Only the decking can be replaced without a permit.  Any railings require a permit and if 50% are replaced the railing must be 42" high and a sphere 4" in diameter cannot pass through any part of the railing assembly.  ANY structural work or repairs require both permits and engineering.  Any structural work on the house even replacing existing materials will also require a permit and an engineer.  In the past a deck under 30" from the ground did not require a permit.  This has also changed but you would have to consult the building dept for exact rules as size and if detached or attached affects determination.  Justin

    J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.
    jgdollar@yahoo.com
      209 795-5191

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #399
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    they delivered on monday.  driver was nice. arrived early. they only have a dump bed which would have put the wood a little further away than normal when guys just huck it out the back of their truck.  the driver opted to help me so that's a plus for them.  wood seemed good and dry.

    i haven't bought almond in years but 90% of it was limbs, mostly not straight (boomerangs)  that weren't very large.  a very tiny portion was actually split rounds. harder to stack tightly so my guess is my chord of oak, while it measures the same, has much more wood than this almond.  i never thought to ask ahead of time but i'm wishing i had. i would have preferred split rounds.

    is this typical with almond? if so it will be my last time getting it.

    thanks

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #398
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    Sent you a private message, but just in case…
    I would be interested too. Please email me.

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #397
    Anonymous
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    I'll go in with you.  Call me.  Eric  530-219-3258

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #396
    Anonymous
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    I just left a message for Salvador for a cord of almond for this weekend delivery… Anyone else want to pair up if he can deliver this weekend?

    in reply to: browning trees #418
    Anonymous
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    Is the Ramsey fire at Gann's Meadow what you're seeing? That fire started I believe a year ago yesterday. Here's a link to an article about that fire with a map included of the burn zone:

    http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/1746076/Ramsey-Fire-Acreage-Lowered.html

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